City director of football Txiki Begiristain met with Gundogan's uncle in Amsterdam on Monday and the 25-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder could become Pep Guardiola 's first summer signing.

The Blues' interest in Schalke forward Sane was established earlier this year and the 19-year-old might be the second German to swap the Bundesliga for the Etihad Stadium.

Just like last year, City's targets have become very obvious very early, which is a good sign of just how well run the football club is.

City are determined to drive down the average age of their squad, having signed early-mid 20-somethings in Raheem Sterling, Fabian Delph and Kevin de Bruyne last year. Yaya Toure might not be at the club beyond the summer, though.

Wondering if there is a club out there who would take Wilfried Bony off City's hands? Wonder no more.

West Ham are reportedly ready to move for the 27-year-old Ivory Coast striker if they fail to snare Michy Batshuayi from Marseille.